What to Look for in an AC Repair Technician

07/08/2015

Temperatures continue to creep up in
Englewood, which means one thing – your AC is about to go in to full
blown summer mode and run quite a bit more.
That’s why it’s so critical to plan ahead and have an AC
repair technician identified if your air conditioner decides it’s worked hard enough and breaks down.

Of course it’s not as easy as choosing
a name and number out of a phone book like it used to be, and there are an
abundance of companies out there that are looking to
take advantage of your hardship. That’s why
TemperaturePro® has put together a list of things to look for in an AC repair technician.

So how might you know if you’re dealing with
a shady AC repair technician?

1) Full payment – in cash prior to beginning
the work

It may be hard to believe that there are
contractors out there like this, but they are out there.
Not only does this put you in jeopardy of not having
your AC repair completed, it can easily lead to careless work
and a great deal of frustration if you have any trouble after the
work is completed. Plain and simple, most reputable
contractors will offer an estimate and will not make you
pay before the work begins.

2) Offers a specific AC repair cost without
inspecting the system

If a contractor hasn’t stopped by and
inspected your air conditioner to get the big
picture of what is the problem with your system, how can
you be 100 percent sure that they fixed the concern?
Find someone who is willing to give
you an honest estimate after they come and inspect your air conditioner to fully
comprehend what the problem is. It can help you save
money and time.

3) Won’t put it in writing

Never, ever settle on this one. If you can’t get a
contractor to put their work and charges in writing, you can be handing over a signed, blank check. With any AC repair,
you may run in to things here or there that also need to be handled, but they can be added to the agreed upon
contract after.

Having a signed contract from the beginning
means you are on the same page with your contractor when it comes to what is
being done, what is being swapped
out, timeline for completion, and cost involved.

4) They aren’t licensed in your state

Of course, not all states require licensure for HVAC
contractors, but many do. Do a quick search online to learn if your state requires a license so you know what you’re asking
for when contacting a contractor. The benefit to
living in a state that requires a license is that it guards
you from using a contractor with less than capable
workers, and in the chance you run in to a
problem, you have the ability to report any
issues with the work you received.

Normally when you encounter a
contractor doing business without a license in a state
that requires it, you’re more than likely dealing with someone you shouldn’t
be. There’s most likely a reason they don’t have a license and it’s easy to determine
they’re up to no good.

Sure, these four tips may not thwart
every encounter with an undesirable contractor, but they can help you identify who to trust and who not to trust in the Englewood area.
Fortunately for you, you can always trust the experienced team
at TemperaturePro® to get the job done correctly the first time. Give them a
call at 720-446-5100 or schedule your AC repair online through the online
scheduler.

About TemperaturePro®

With more than 100 years in existence, Lennox has consistently provided industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving high durability and reliability standards. The specialists at TemperaturePro® help bring those standards to Englewood so that you can always maintain whole home comfort. If you’re looking for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we offer, give us a call at 720-446-5100 or set up an appointment with our online scheduler, we’d love to hear from you.